Security Academy Courses
Security Academy
Embark on a rewarding journey in the security industry and stay updated with the latest in-demand skills with our Security Full Qualifications Courses! These comprehensive security courses in Singapore are designed to help you obtain your security licence and excel in various job levels within the security sector. Moreover, our courses are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit and/or up to $250 UTAP Funding (for NTUC Members). T&Cs apply.
With the rise in global terrorism and increased security issues, expanding the pool of skilled security professionals in Singapore has become an urgent and immediate need. NTUC LearningHub plays a crucial role in the multi-pronged approach to enhancing national security by providing a comprehensive range of security courses in Singapore. Our wide range of security courses include diverse options from advanced certifications for seasoned security personnel to basic security officer courses skills for those new to the industry. We are proud to be one of the largest WSQ security training providers for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
The Progressive Wage Model, also known as the PWM, is a wage framework developed by the Security Tripartite Cluster (STC) to help uplift low-wage workers in the security sector. It consists of unions, employers, and the government. This model sets clear guidelines for PWM security salaries and training requirements, and all security agencies must meet them. This initiative not only ensures fair compensation but also promotes continuous professional development through security officer courses within industry.
To remain competitive and benefit from higher salaries in the security sector, it is essential to upgrade your skills and enhance your productivity. Enrolling in our comprehensive security courses in Singapore can help you achieve this goal. These security officer courses provide the necessary training to obtain a security licence and comply with licensing conditions available on GoBusiness Licensing portal.
The security sector’s Progressive Wage Model (PWM) is a structured five-level career progression model designed to ensure that officers receive their PWM security salaries corresponding with their skills and productivity. This model includes specific job roles and training requirements at each level, providing a clear pathway for career advancement.
For instance, starting at the basic security level, security officers can progress to higher job levels, such as senior security supervisor, by completing required security officer courses and obtaining a security licence in Singapore. Check out the jobs for security officers and the training they require to advance through ranks in the infographic below.
Security Officer
- Guard and Patrol (Provide Guard and Patrol Services) #
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) #
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
Personal Private Investigator
Security Officer (SO) Entry Level
Complete Mandatory Basic Licensing Units- see below:
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)*
- Guard and Patrol (Provide Guard and Patrol Services)*
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)*
Senior Security Officer (SSO)
- Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behaviour)
- Access Control Management (Operate Basic Security Equipment)
- Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers) *
- Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework) #
- Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel) #
- Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk #
Senior Security Supervisor (SSS)
- Manpower Planning (Monitor and Review Security Operations) *
- Manpower Planning (Conduct Operation Briefing and Debriefing) #
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents) #
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers) #
- Incident Response (Perform Monitoring and Reporting Duties at Central Command Centre)
- Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
- Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Supervise Control and Traffic Control Activities)
Chief Security Supervisor (CSO)
+ 2 Diploma Modules – see below:
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework) *
- Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment) #
- Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment) #
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations) #
- ^ Guard and Patrol (Provide Guard and Patrol Services) #
- ^ Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
- ^ Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behaviour)
- ^ Access Control Management (Operate Basic Security Equipment)
(Add either one of the modules below for full qualification)
Recommended Courses:
- Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places)
- Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd and Traffic Control)
- Stakeholder Management (Handle Enquiries and Request)
- Security Operation Compliance (Perform Security Operations within Legal Framework)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Person and Bag)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening and Search of Vehicle)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
# Pre-requisite: You will need to own a Smartphone with an internet connection and QR code scanner function (this shall be used during the POLWEL assessment)
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security
- ^ Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers)
- ^ Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework)
- ^ Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel)
- ^ Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk)
(Add either one of the modules below for full qualification)
- ^Access Control Management (Perform Security Command Centre Activities at Client’s Premises)
- ^ Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
Recommended Courses:
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers)
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
- ^ Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment)
- ^ Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment)
- ^ Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
- ^ Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- ^ Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- ^ Performance Management (Manage Performance of Security Personnel)
- ^ Manpower Planning (Develop a Manpower Deployment Plan)
Recommended Courses:
- Contract Management (Prepare And Submit Tender For Security Services)
- Contingency Management (Assess And Manage Security Risk Control Measures)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
WSQ Security Technology
Professional Certifications
- Fraud & Misconduct Investigation Course
- Fundamentals of Building Services and Safety (FBSS)
- Investigative Interview Techniques Course
- Managing Events Physical Security Risks
- Operationalising The Outcome-Based Security Contract
- Physical Violence Response and Intervention Techniques (PVRIT)
- Security Officer Self Protection (SOSP)
- Basic FM Enabler Course (Level 1)
Security Officer
- Guard and Patrol (Provide Guard and Patrol Services) #
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) #
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
Personal Private Investigator
Security Officer (SO) Entry Level
Complete Mandatory Basic Licensing Units- see below:
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)*
- Guard and Patrol (Provide Guard and Patrol Services)*
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)*
Senior Security Officer (SSO)
- Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behaviour)
- Access Control Management (Operate Basic Security Equipment)
- Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers) *
- Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework) #
- Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel) #
- Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk #
Senior Security Supervisor (SSS)
- Manpower Planning (Monitor and Review Security Operations) *
- Manpower Planning (Conduct Operation Briefing and Debriefing) #
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents) #
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers) #
- Incident Response (Perform Monitoring and Reporting Duties at Central Command Centre)
- Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
- Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Supervise Control and Traffic Control Activities)
Chief Security Supervisor (CSO)
+ 2 Diploma Modules – see below:
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework) *
- Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment) #
- Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment) #
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations) #
- ^ Guard and Patrol (Provide Guard and Patrol Services) #
- ^ Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
- ^ Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behaviour)
- ^ Access Control Management (Operate Basic Security Equipment)
(Add either one of the modules below for full qualification)
Recommended Courses:
- Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places)
- Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd and Traffic Control)
- Stakeholder Management (Handle Enquiries and Request)
- Security Operation Compliance (Perform Security Operations within Legal Framework)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Person and Bag)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening and Search of Vehicle)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
# Pre-requisite: You will need to own a Smartphone with an internet connection and QR code scanner function (this shall be used during the POLWEL assessment)
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security
- ^ Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers)
- ^ Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework)
- ^ Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel)
- ^ Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk)
(Add either one of the modules below for full qualification)
- ^Access Control Management (Perform Security Command Centre Activities at Client’s Premises)
- ^ Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
Recommended Courses:
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers)
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
- ^ Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment)
- ^ Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment)
- ^ Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
- ^ Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- ^ Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- ^ Performance Management (Manage Performance of Security Personnel)
- ^ Manpower Planning (Develop a Manpower Deployment Plan)
Recommended Courses:
- Contract Management (Prepare And Submit Tender For Security Services)
- Contingency Management (Assess And Manage Security Risk Control Measures)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
Professional Certifications
- Fraud & Misconduct Investigation Course
- Fundamentals of Building Services and Safety (FBSS)
- Investigative Interview Techniques Course
- Managing Events Physical Security Risks
- Operationalising The Outcome-Based Security Contract
- Physical Violence Response and Intervention Techniques (PVRIT)
- Security Officer Self Protection (SOSP)
- Basic FM Enabler Course (Level 1)